This book brings together the large and scattered body of information on the theory and practice of engine testing, to which any engineer responsible for work of this kind must have access. Engine testing is a fundamental part of development of new engine and powertrain systems, as well as of the modification of existing systems. It forms a significant part of the practical work of many automotive and mechanical engineers, in the auto manufacturing companies, their suppliers suppliers, specialist engineering services organisations, the motor sport sector, hybrid vehicles and tuning sector. The eclectic nature of engine, powertrain, chassis and whole vehicle testing makes this comprehensive book a true must-have reference for those in the automotive industry as well as more advanced students of automotive engineering.
Table of Contents
System integration, specification and project organisationThe Test Cell as a Thermodynamic System
Test cell and Control Room design: an overall view
Ventilation and air conditioning
Vibration and noise Flow systems: fuel, water, and exhaust
Dynamometers and the measurement of torque
Electrical design considerations
Test cell control and data acquisition.
Measurement of fuel consumption
Coupling the engine to the dynamometer Thermal efficiency and measurement of heat losses.
The Combustion process, combustion analysis and measurement of mechanical losses
Exhaust emissions
Fuels, fuel & lubricant testing and tribology
Chassis dynamometers
Computerised test sequences Data handling, post test processing and host computer systems
The pursuit of accuracy
